Marissa is a 2011 graduate of Bay Shore High School, where she
was a member of the Honor Society. Before transferring to
Farmingdale State, Marissa attended Old Westbury where she played
softball and soccer. She is the daughter of Sherry Brightman.

Freshman year...Appeared in 39 games with 28
starts in the outfield...Batted .271 with 26 hits...Finished second
on the team with seven stolen bases...Five multiple hit games.